4-H/FFA COUNTY FAIR EXHIBITOR POLICIES
GROOMING OF LIVESTOCK - This grooming rule includes ALL beef, swine, sheep, goats and dairy animals (showmanship, market, feeder, and breeding).
The only people allowed to clip, groom, brush and comb 4-H/FFA cattle, hogs, sheep and goats at the Boone County Fair are Boone County 4-H livestock exhibitors and exhibitors’ family (parents/guardian, siblings, aunt/uncle, 1st cousins, etc.) If anyone is caught violating this, they will be stripped of the award and the right to go to the premium sale. The Policy Committee has the final say in this.
Friends and family members ARE allowed to help with any and all daily chores EXCEPT clipping and grooming.
BLOW & GO: All beef, swine, sheep, and goats (showmanship, market, feeder, and breeding) will be shown Blow & Go. Animals may be clipped, blown, brushed or combed to enhance their appearance. Guidelines for the Blow & Go show:
All animals will be shown free of any adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products.
Any compounds that have adhesive qualities that when applied cannot be combed or brushed through, or alter the color of the animal are forbidden. These products include, but are not limited to commonly used adhesives and colorants such as Prime Time, EZ Comb, Tail Adhesive, Natural Hold, Ultra White Touch-Up, Black Touch Up, Black Finisher, black show foam, and baby powder.
Alcohol, water, oil, foam or any water or alcohol-based products with no adhesives or glue qualities, or Artificial colorings are permitted. These products include conditioners and commonly used sprays such as Kleen Sheen, Revive, Final Bloom, Pink Oil, white show foam, Freshen Up, Silk, and Sudden Impact.
GROOMING - All beef, swine, sheep, and goats will be subject to visual inspection and/or toweling (before and/or after entering the show ring) using a disposable paper towel for the presence of adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products. Toweling of the animal may include, but is not limited to, the topline, legs, chest, belly, flank, and
cod/udder areas.
5. If, after inspection, the animal is found to have adhesive, glue, paint, or powder products applied, it will be disqualified from competition. Any premiums (physical or monetary) will be forfeited, and no refunds will be made.
Exhibitors will be asked to submit a signed affidavit certifying they know and understand these rules.
All blocking chutes/stands must be in designated area inside the facility.
Stall/Pen Cleanup - If stall/pen cleanup does not pass the inspection of the superintendent or other designated person in that area, the exhibitor will forfeit HALF of their premium.
Animal Abuse:
Animals that have been abused will be eliminated from the show.
Animal Abuse: Use of artificial stimulants or any other excessive direct abuse.
Only one entry per class number except livestock, dog, poultry, and rabbit classes.
Dress Code:
In all events/classes where an exhibitor’s presence is required, the exhibitor (4-H/FFA) is required to wear the official approved County 4-H/FFA T-Shirt with sponsor name on back. This would also include interview judging of static exhibits. The only exception to this rule are exhibitors participating in Favorite Foods Review, Music, and Presentation Contests. These exhibitors have the option of wearing business casual with the official 4-H chevron or FFA emblem attached.
Horse exhibitors must follow the dress code cited in the current version of the “Nebraska 4-H Horse Show & Judging Guide”.
When showing animals, exhibitors must wear the required official County 4-H/FFA t-shirt. Blue jeans are appropriate. Hats shall not be worn when in the show ring.
Failure to adhere to dress code will result in lowering a ribbon placing.
Exhibits made in the home economics or agricultural classroom are not eligible in 4-H competition unless the project is a school enrichment project.
Clover Kids must be 5-7 years of age before January 1 of the current calendar year. Project exhibits will be limited to Department I - Clover Kids, Divisions 100-900. Participation ribbons ONLY will be awarded. Judges comments will be given.
OWNERSHIP OF ANIMALS & POULTRY - All animals and poultry in the 4-H Show must be owned by the exhibitor who entered it. Any entry not properly identified and nominated is not eligible to be shown at county fair. Animals registered as FFA or 4-H must be documented to the FFA Advisor and/or Extension Office by May 15 to be eligible for county fair. All livestock entries must have been properly identified and nominated on-line by June 15 to be eligible for the State Fair.